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Last year I had so much fun with my whole family making new ornaments for the Christmas tree. We spent the afternoon painting and glittering and everyone got to make their own ornament with their name on it. It was too fun with the kids, all different ages, older ones helping the younger ones. It was just a nice family time that they will remember for a long time to come, hopefully.

They turned out so well that those were the only ornaments we used and this year we’ll have a new grandbaby by Christmas, so we’ll get to add a new one to the tree!

We always had traditions with the kids growing up and as they had kids we brought them all into those. But, now we have one that we started with them! I just am thrilled with it, so, I thought this year I would gather up some ideas in case it was something you’d like to explore for your family!

DIY Quick, No-Sew, Burlap Ornaments!

Today I have another quick and easy project to show you as part of our Making a Merry Christmas series – Quick, No-Sew, Burlap Ornaments. Most of these supplies can be picked up Dollar Tree making these super frugal, too!

This year my tree (oh, my poor tree) has really struggled to find it’s place. Last year, I used a lot of bright green and red ornaments and decoration, but this year I was lookin’ for a change. Ever just want something different?

I really had a hankering for something earthy and organic. Burlap, pinecones, paper flowers. You get the idea. The problem? Oh, I’m sure you can guess…money, honey! I didn’t have the budget for a big overhaul. So, I’ve been making do. But, on Monday morning I woke up with a vision in my head for some easy burlap ornaments using supplies in my possession. I made them before I’d even had my first cup of coffee and before my daughter was awake. And, that, my friends, is a mommy-victory. File this project under: no caffeine needed and won’t rouse sleeping child.

Now, I’m sure your tree has been trimmed for weeks, and if every square inch of tree is covered, consider making a batch of these up as pretties for your gift packaging!

To make these ornaments, I started with a square of creamy burlap. You’ll need to stack two pieces together so you get two copies of the same heart. Then, I cut these hearts out without a stencil by folding the burlap and cutting half of a heart shape. Seriously, this is the easiest way to cut out a heart from any material.

After I got the hearts cut, I used itty bitty letter stamps to stamp words on the front of the hearts. I got these tiny stamps on the dollar spot at Michaels. And, let me tell you, it was a dollar well spent.

I used my hot glue gun to attach the two hearts together, along with a piece of twine to be used as a hanger. I left an opening between the hearts and stuffed some of the burlap scraps into the space to make a pillow of sorts.

Then I glued the opening closed and called my quick ornaments complete.

These look so festive on a pretty package.

And they look perfect on my tree.

Thanks for stopping by for another day of Making a Merry Christmas!

Hi, I’m Emily from 52mantels.com. I’m the wife to a wonderful hubby who puts up with my constant projects and I’m the brand-new mommy to one perfect little bow-wearing baby. I’m also a habitual DIY girl with a passion for creating a beautiful home on a budget. When I’m not crafting and creating, I’m planning my next craft or creation. Obsessed? Perhaps. But, I prefer the word focused. I’m focused on making my house a home and doing it creatively. Because, let’s face it, creativity is the best friend of the frugal gal. I’m always up to something at 52 Mantels. Won’t you join me on my journey?